UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2008
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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| Delaware | | 000-15867 | | 77-0148231 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer |
| of Incorporation) | | | | Identification No.) |
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| 2655 Seely Avenue, Building 5 | | 95134 |
| San Jose, California | | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(408) 943-1234
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 7, 2008, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (“Cadence”) issued a press release that included an update to its previously announced estimated expectations of its financial results for the third quarter of 2008, ended September 27, 2008.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.01 | | Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on November 7, 2008. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 7, 2008
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| | CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
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| | By: | /s/ James J. Cowie | |
| | | James J. Cowie | |
| | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.01 | | Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on November 7, 2008. |
